What I'm Thankful For: A Thread

When I started writing #erotica and joined NSFW Twitter in August I was pleasantly surprised to find a community that was incredibly welcoming, supportive, and, yes, even loving.

#Thanksgiving

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Going to list some people who've made a huge impact on my writing and even my life in the short time I've been here. In many cases, these people are writers themselves and I'd encourage you to check out their work.

I'll be updating this thread throughout the day.

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The first person to reach out to me about one of my books was @j_jarito. A great writer and a beautiful soul, she's given me lots of lovely feedback and I'll be eternally grateful to her. Her TL is always touching and inspirational.

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Other early and frequent feedback and kind words on my writing has come from @K_C_Ford & @kheslopwrites. These ladies -- talented writers themselves -- sure know how to make a writer feel better about their work than comes naturally.

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I mention the people who've reached out and given feedback first (and there have been many others) because of how incredibly rare and important this is for most creators. If you love someone's work, let them know. I'm so thankful to all of you that have done so for me.

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My voice of reason and a better friend than anyone in my "real life," @BeteNoire16 has been there for me on several sleepless nights with encouraging words, writing discussion, and wisdom beyond her years.

I don't know where I'd be without her.

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Another voice of reason and great friend is @RowenneClarke, a talented writer & cover artist (she even made these covers for me without me asking). She's funny, thoughtful, and her work crosses various #erotica genres.

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Not sure I can add much to the deserved praise that's heaped on @AlexaSommers, but if there's a more helpful and encouraging smut writer out there I haven't found them. So thankful to know her, learn from her, and work with her.

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The #12DaysofLustmas group: @AlexaSommers, @AuthorRidge, @Baxter_Erotica, @DareManus, @CullenWrites, @patterson_ml, @SandsShay, @TinaMoeder, @sabinesdaybook, @DanielaRLovejoy, and @CAZonErotica are the best in the biz and I still can't believe I get to work with them.

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A recent friend and source of feedback and encouragement, @VivBlakeAuthor writes some mean #BDSM & wife-sharing books. She's also lent me her ear as I work through various problems, both writing- and life-related, and I'm so thankful for that.

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Always giving more than he takes, @OxyfromSg is a selfless promoter of others' work even as he himself is more talented than I think he realizes. His posts always put a smile on my face first thing in the morning.

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Someone who's made a huge impact on me and many others in a really short time is @OpheliaLHanson. Smart, sweet, and funny, I love her writing and her insights on the craft.

Her puppy's hella cute, too.

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One of the 1st people I met here, @SandsShay has been a constant source of inspiration and support. More than the sex goddess you see on her TL (although she is very much that), she's incredibly sweet, smart, and selfless. A great writer and even better friend.

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